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Spirometry
I got a test done recently, not really perfectly done, huge margin for error. My FEV1 was 2.9 L , FVC was 3.1 L and PEF was 550 L/min. I am trying to estimate if these values are normal for asian indians or Asians in general because as soon as I use GLI 2012 equation based on ethnicity race gender weight and height it gives me that my values fall within range with 80% as a min cut off but if I use what they used in Germany that I have lung issues according to spirometry.
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Please consult a pulmonologist online or offline for proper advice
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl ignore the results if procedure is not done perfectly. Pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
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10 yrs exp
Kakinada
If acceptability criteria is not met, the test is invalid. If its invalid there's no need of looking at values also.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
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11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
if it wasn't perfectly done, the values are of no importance..even if someone says that its borderline normal
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